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<p></p><p>Transgender students in New York continue to face harassment and discrimination at school, according to a recent report from the New York Civil Liberties Union. That’s despite a five-year-old anti-bullying law called the Dignity for All Students act, or DASA.</p><p>The law bans discrimination based on a whole list of characteristics, including race, religion, gender and gender identity. But when it passed in 2010, the social climate was different.</p>Fri, 03 Jul 2015 07:58:00 +0000Solvejg Wastvedt74706 at http://wrvo.orgTransgender students face harassment despite anti-bullying lawIQ2US: Are liberals stifling intellectual diversity on campus?http://wrvo.org/post/iq2us-are-liberals-stifling-intellectual-diversity-campus
<p>This Sunday, join us for another debate from "Intelligence Squared U.S." This time we ask the question "Are liberals stifling intellectual diversity on campus?"</p><p>What is college for? For many, it's a time for personal and intellectual growth, to meet new people, and to explore ideas and philosophies that challenge their beliefs. Or is it? Recent cancelations of conservative speakers, rescinded honorary degrees, and scrutiny of certain campus groups have heightened perceptions that there is pervasive liberal intolerance on campuses.</p>Mon, 20 Apr 2015 15:09:00 +0000Leah Landry70436 at http://wrvo.orgIQ2US: Are liberals stifling intellectual diversity on campus?Syracuse bans official travel to Indiana to protest religious freedom lawhttp://wrvo.org/post/syracuse-bans-official-travel-indiana-protest-religious-freedom-law
<p>The city of Syracuse is taking a stand against Indiana’s controversial religious freedom law.&nbsp;Mayor Stephanie Miner says the city is banning any official travel by city employees to Indiana.<br /><br />“I think it’s an important step particularly given our history of being an open and welcoming community, and saying that we value all people and the decisions that all people make.”<br />Wed, 01 Apr 2015 11:22:11 +0000Catherine Loper70484 at http://wrvo.orgSyracuse bans official travel to Indiana to protest religious freedom lawNOW president promotes Women's Equality Agendahttp://wrvo.org/post/now-president-promotes-womens-equality-agenda
<p></p>Thu, 29 May 2014 19:25:35 +0000Ellen Abbott56540 at http://wrvo.orgConsumer watchdog says some auto insurers discriminatehttp://wrvo.org/post/consumer-watchdog-says-some-auto-insurers-discriminate
<p></p><p>A public watchdog group is charging that several large auto insurance companies discriminate against minority and low-income customers.</p><p>The New York Public Interest Research Group, or NYPIRG, says it analyzed the billing practices of the five largest auto insurers in New York by getting quotes based on different customer profiles.</p><p>"Auto insurance rates should be based on how you drive, not who you are," said NYPIRG consumer advocate Andy Morrison.</p>Fri, 04 Apr 2014 01:42:21 +0000Ryan Delaney53737 at http://wrvo.orgConsumer watchdog says some auto insurers discriminate